Revenue Focused Organizational Development

Business decisions are hard, but that is also the beauty of business - the conflicting opinions can grow some really wonderful products, services, and overall changes for our lives and the world. Everyone has an opinion, which makes managing expectations about hierarchy crucial. This hierarchy goes beyond just the management team; it encompasses who has the most knowledge, risk, and relation to the decision. Historically, much of this responsibility fell onto the CFO and their teams. However, In recent times, the CFO role is expanding, and many accounting and finance professionals can grow into a CFO position or highly supportive positions, such as a CAO by learning a few critical soft skills.  A study by EY found that 80% of HR and financial professionals interviewed agreed that their roles had become increasingly collaborative over the previous three years.  The AICPA in partnership with CMA and Wharton Business Consulting published an article to shed light on finance leader...

Many people immediately react with fear that their job will be replaced and they will become obsolete. However, in reality, AI presents an opportunity for us to reclaim our time without sacrificing productivity. AI allows us to streamline our work processes and accomplish tasks more efficiently. Nevertheless, it is crucial for us to be mindful of how we utilize this newfound time. While it may be tempting to take on additional strategic tasks or expand our responsibilities, we must also recognize the need to restore balance in our lives. The demands placed on employees in the corporate world, including accounting and beyond, have reached unsustainable levels. We have grown accustomed to this high-pressure environment, considering it the norm. But I challenge you to question this status quo. Why should we continue down this path if we are only going to become further entrenched in the demands of work? Instead, I propose that we leverage AI to handle repetitive, predictable, and time-con...